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Weather in Southend-on-Sea for May 2026

Your guide to Southend-on-Sea weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Southend-on-Sea at the beginning of May is 13.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 16.6 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Southend-on-Sea in May brings notable rainfall, with an average of 17 rainy days and a total precipitation of 49.3 mm.

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Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
17
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
15°/9°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
22 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
82 %
Avg humidity

Southend-on-Sea Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Heavy rain at times
15°
2
Patchy rain possible
13°
3
Cloudy
13°
4
Patchy rain possible
13°
5
Patchy rain possible
14°
6
Heavy rain at times
12°
7
Patchy rain possible
15°
8
Patchy rain possible
14°
9
Moderate or heavy rain shower
15°
10
Sunny
14°
11
Moderate or heavy rain shower
15°
12
Moderate or heavy rain shower
15°
13
Cloudy
16°
14
Patchy rain possible
15°
15
Patchy rain possible
14°
16
Overcast
15°
17
Patchy rain possible
15°
18
Overcast
15°
19
Patchy rain possible
15°
20
Cloudy
15°
21
Light rain shower
15°
22
Overcast
16°
23
Patchy rain possible
14°
24
Overcast
17°
25
Patchy rain possible
16°
26
Sunny
16°
27
Sunny
16°
28
Partly cloudy
16°
29
Patchy rain possible
17°
30
Overcast
18°
31
Overcast
17°

Temperatures trend during May in Southend-on-Sea

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May weather in Southend-on-Sea day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 15° /9° 1.4 mm 4
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /9° 2.2 mm 3
3 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 13° /6° 0.5 mm 3
4 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /6° 0.2 mm 3
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /7° 1.4 mm 3
6 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 12° /7° 4.2 mm 3
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /8° 0.3 mm 3
8 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /7° 0.5 mm 4
9 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 15° /9° 4.2 mm 4
10 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /10° 6.1 mm 4
11 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 15° /9° 1.6 mm 4
12 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 15° /10° 2 mm 4
13 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 16° /10° 0.1 mm 4
14 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /9° 1.1 mm 3
15 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /8° 0.7 mm 3
16 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /7° 2.9 mm 4
17 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /8° 0.3 mm 3
18 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /8° 1.9 mm 3
19 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /8° 0.3 mm 4
20 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 15° /8° 0 mm 4
21 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 15° /8° 3.9 mm 4
22 May Overcast
Overcast
 16° /8° 0.7 mm 4
23 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /7° 0.2 mm 3
24 May Overcast
Overcast
 17° /9° 2.6 mm 4
25 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /9° 0.2 mm 4
26 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /9° 2.6 mm 4
27 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /10° 2 mm 4
28 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /9° 2.6 mm 4
29 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /10° 0.5 mm 4
30 May Overcast
Overcast
 18° /10° 0.8 mm 4
31 May Overcast
Overcast
 17° /10° 1.1 mm 4
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Southend-on-Sea in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Southend-on-Sea forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Southend-on-Sea in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Southend-on-Sea during May?
During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 15° and lows near 9°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in Southend-on-Sea during May?
In May, Southend-on-Sea can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 49.3 mm across approximately 17 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.
What are the typical wind conditions in Southend-on-Sea during May?
The average wind speed in Southend-on-Sea during May is 22 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Southend-on-Sea

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